April 5, 2013
While the Easter Bunny (last seen fighting the Groundhog) was waiting for snow to melt before he began his deliveries, most of us were wondering, will winter ever end? Although Nebraska and Colorado could see a round of April snow next week, the current pattern change makes it safe for most of us to store the shovels away.
A condition known as the negative phase of the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) is partly to blame for the cold air and snow that spilled southward in March. Instead of winter snow and ice; spring rain and thunderstorms are heading our way.
Next week, the negative phase of the NAO will be weakened. A long stretch of Pacific moisture (below) will be drawn into our area, bringing multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms late Sunday through Thursday. If strong winds aloft provide enough extra energy to the thunderstorms, severe weather could be around the corner too.
Rain and 50’s? Severe and 70’s? While it’s still too early to say, we do give a 100% chance that Weather or Not’s team of meteorologists will be advising construction crews, event managers, golf courses and ball-fields. As always, your business is on our radar 24/7!